“The mission of the Solano County Public Defender is to defend the poor, the friendless, the abused, the down-trodden and the mentally ill with compassion, respect, creativity and determination. In doing this, we guard the rights of all people by defending the Constitution.”Our Goals:

1. Treat each client with dignity 2. Fight for a fair legal system 3. Tenaciously litigate for our clients 4. Provide client-centered representation 5. Proactively seek new knowledge 6. Collaborate as a team 7. Strive for continued excellence

Core Values:

Culture of Excellence: - We are hardworking, dedicated and committed - We are a team for our clients - We celebrate and promote diversity - We pursue learning and innovation - We are loyal advocates - We strive for excellence

Tenacious Advocacy: - The Constitution is not a technicality - We are passionate and fearless in the face of power - We are not afraid of a challenge - We are innovative, dynamic and creative in our legal strategies - We fight against an unfair system

Client-Centered Representation: - We strive to achieve our clients’ objectives - We listen to and we are responsive to our clients - We respect and advocate for the dignity of each individual - Our clients are not just a number - We believe in our clients and we help them succeed